Sir Geoff Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Link on main page under 'More from Bristol Sport'. Looks like the link has been pulled and nothing happened when I clicked the link for more info. Looks like this is going to happen soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 It's the future, people will complain nonetheles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 There was a discussion about this last year… Some kids don't have cards/phones to pay for things, and some people like using cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Seneca the Younger said: It's the future, people will complain nonetheles And so they should because its discriminatory. It goes against best practice as advised in valuing me etc. Best practice for those with disabilities. There should always be alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Always found this weird.. When I was working for a company in Bristol there was a Cafe that only accepted card payments.. I had a 20 quid note and couldn't spend it at all despite wanting to give them my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Probably got the idea from The Gas - they've been pretty much cashless for years.. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I wonder whether it will also go along with some type of Pre-Paid card method, I know a couple of clubs already have this. So you would be able to top your Season Cards or Membership card up with money and then use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 It's gonna cost me a fortune. My old man struggles to send a text unaided, the chances of him getting to grips with contact less are slim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Will they accept a cheque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 https://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/news/ashton-gate-stadium-to-introduce-cashless-payments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 According to the website, it will be mostly cashless, but there will be areas where you CAN pay by cash. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Super said: Will they accept a cheque? Only if he plays centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Now i'm just waiting for "Bristol Rovers are cashless" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Riaz said: According to the website, it will be mostly cashless, but there will be areas where you CAN pay by cash. Makes sense. FFS what can the serially offended be outraged about now? Ashton out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, chucky said: "Bristol Rovers are cashless" "Potless" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: FFS what can the serially offended be outraged about now? Ashton out. Oooh! Got it. The 'beep' the card machine is going to make will make it even more difficult to hear the PA system that already doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Technology is ok until it goes wrong. I was in ASDA LWG once when all the electronic card readers were kaput, it was carnage. Either cash payments or those manual card readers with the carbon paper… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Since they ramped up the prices in the sports bar at the start of the season, I hardly spend anything in the stadium these days, occasionally I get a coffee but that's about it. Still, if going cashless quickens things up then I am happy to encourage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 This will upset our older fanbase. Any thoughts @Robbored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I understand the Clarks Pie van will still be taking cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 This may seem a good idea by the young men in suits running things, for me it's no problem - I pay for everything I possibly can by card even if it's only a couple of quid - but look around AG on matchday and there's a very large ageing section of the fanbase....a sea of grey heads as I look along the Lansdown. They'll probably just not bother buying anything rather than getting to grips with new tech. This is the sort of thing that should be sounded out through fan groups and the SC & T (maybe it was?) and ...whisper it...the SLO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeWordCityNerd Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: "Potless" clueless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I see this as a positive move - although I will still need my trusty £3.50 for my programme (unless, of course, they are going to give the vendors one of those card readers?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I get that some people like using cash but to blindly assume that "older people" won't be able to cope is a tad OTT and a ridiculous assumption to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, Riaz said: According to the website, it will be mostly cashless, but there will be areas where you CAN pay by cash. Makes sense. Only as part of the phase out. Almost certain to go fully cashless by the start of next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I get that some people like using cash but to blindly assume that "older people" won't be able to cope is a tad OTT and a ridiculous assumption to make! You're not that old, Reg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I get that some people like using cash but to blindly assume that "older people" won't be able to cope is a tad OTT and a ridiculous assumption to make! Gotta tap your season ticket to get in, gotta tap your season ticket to get a discount. Tapping your card to pay might be a step too far for us old uns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, CodeRed said: This may seem a good idea by the young men in suits running things, for me it's no problem - I pay for everything I possibly can by card even if it's only a couple of quid - but look around AG on matchday and there's a very large ageing section of the fanbase....a sea of grey heads as I look along the Lansdown. They'll probably just not bother buying anything rather than getting to grips with new tech. This is the sort of thing that should be sounded out through fan groups and the SC & T (maybe it was?) and ...whisper it...the SLO. Bristol Sport should also be consulting organisations that support individuals. I work for a charity that supports vulnerable individuals in the community. Bristol Sport decided to alter the way they sold tickets and put their services on line. An individual I supported could not use on line services, his disability prevented him doing so. I pointed this out to Bristol Sport and the response suggested that individuals should take over and act on his behalf, creating membership on his behalf and making the payments - The suggestion contravened data protection and normal working guidelines = In my working environment it would be a gross misconduct offence. The individual no longer attends Ashton Gate and has lost the interest in attending at all. A problem with cashless services is that they are frequently not person centred. They benefit the service not the consumer (fan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 People already have to scan their cards to go in, it's not like they don't use a card. All you have to do it tap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 43 minutes ago, Super said: Will they accept a cheque? As long as its contactless, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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